Town of Canaan, NY

Public Information

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Quick Links

Town of Canaan Assessment Roll

To VIEW or PAY Canaan TAX BILLS and payment status online, please click HERE

Financial Documents

2020 Budget

Annual Financial Report 2019

Message from the Town Board

May 2019
Fellow Canaan Residents:

It’s time for the annual Town Board update once again.

2019 Town Letter

Upcoming Meetings

Agenda
Agenda
January – February 2021 Jan – Feb 2021
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Jan
26
Tue
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 7PM via zoom.
Jan 26 all-day
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Feb
8
Mon
Town Board Meeting Via Zoom @ Canaan Town Hall
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm
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Categories: Town Board Town Meetings
Feb
11
Thu
Court 6PM. No Walk-ins allowed. Must have an appointment to enter the courtroom. 518-781-3749
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm
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Feb
15
Mon
Planning Board Meeting 7pm via Zoom ID #84931907147, passcode 222078 and call in 1-929-205-6099
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm
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Feb
23
Tue
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 7PM via zoom.
Feb 23 all-day
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January – February 2021 Jan – Feb 2021

Living in Canaan

Canaan has a population of less than 1,800 in an area of 36.7 square miles on New York’s border with Massachusetts in northern Columbia County, New York.

The town of Canaan includes parts of East Chatham, the rest of which is in the town of Chatham.

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Canaan has a special program for people over 60 years of age. Seniors meet at the Town Hall every Wednesday from 11am-1pm with lunch provided by Meals on Wheels. The meeting provides many special programs and an opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

For more information call Stephanie Guelpa  518-781-0028.

Home Delivered Meals

Listing of organizations in the Canaan area, including churches, historical societies, recreation and more.

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The Town of Canaan offers various services and to its residents. We are served by both the Chatham Central School District and the New Lebanon Central School District, and have a fair number of local businesses around the town.

If you need more information about town services or volunteer opportunities, ask the Town Clerk!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

NYSERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

County Environmental Management Council

Energize NY

COI Wx Program 2017

Helpful Information

Nov 13, 2016

Transfer Station Permit Stickers

2019-2020 Transfer Station Permit Stickers for Canaan Residents Only are now available at Town Hall during office hours …

Sep 14, 2015

Senior Lunches – Wednesday 60 Plus Program

Location: Town Hall Hours/days: Wednesday, 11:00 AM-2:00PM Contact: Volunteer opportunities: If you are interested in helping at these weekly lunches, please contact the Town...

Jan 16, 2015

EZ Pass

EZ Passes for passenger vehicles only can now be purchased at Town Hall during office hours for...

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